When you purchase web hosting, you'll need a way to manage your website's files. This is where the File Manager comes in. It's a web-based tool, accessible directly from your hosting control panel (like cPanel), that allows you to handle all your website's files and folders without needing separate FTP software.

Think of it as your website's digital filing cabinet. You can use it to:

• Upload files (like images, HTML pages, or scripts) from your computer to the server.
• Create, rename, move, copy, and delete files and directories.
• Edit text files (like .html, .css, or .php) directly in your browser.
• Set permissions to control who can read, write, or execute your files.
• Compress files into .zip archives or extract them.

The most common location for your main website files is the public_html or www folder. Files placed here are publicly accessible on the internet. The File Manager is essential for beginners as it provides a visual, intuitive interface for basic website management, making tasks like installing a CMS (e.g., WordPress) or updating a contact form much simpler.

Always proceed with caution: deleting or modifying core system files can break your website. It's a powerful tool that puts direct control of your site's structure in your hands.